Litmos vs Skilljar

A side-by-side comparison of two customer education platforms, based on details checked against each vendor's website in October 2026.

At a glance

	Litmos	Skilljar
Summary	LMS with ready-made content libraries.	Customer education platform for B2B software companies.
Best for	Teams that want an LMS plus ready-made courses	B2B SaaS companies launching a customer academy
Free plan	Not listed	Not listed
Pricing	Pricing is not published; contact Litmos for a quote.	Pricing is not published; contact Skilljar for a quote.
Website	litmos.com	skilljar.com

What stands out

LitmosCustomer education & LMS

Litmos LMS
Content libraries
Authoring
Litmos AI
Data services

Full Litmos profile

SkilljarCustomer education & LMS

Customizable academy
Certificates and certifications
Monetized training
Personalized learning paths
Proctored exams
Reporting and analytics

Gainsight acquired Skilljar on April 2, 2025; it is now sold as Skilljar by Gainsight.

Full Skilljar profile

Integrations

Apps and tools each vendor names on its website. Not a complete list.

Only Litmos

Not listed

Both

None in common

Only Skilljar

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Which should you choose?

Choose Litmos if…

Your team matches its sweet spot: teams that want an LMS plus ready-made courses.

Visit Litmos

Choose Skilljar if…

Your team matches its sweet spot: b2B SaaS companies launching a customer academy.

Visit Skilljar

What to check in a trial or demo of either

Branding and single sign-on for a seamless customer experience
Support for multiple audiences, such as customers, partners and employees
Integrations with your CRM, support and product analytics tools
Flexible certification and assessment options
Commerce features if you plan to sell training
Reporting that connects learning to retention and product usage

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Litmos and Skilljar?

Both are customer education platforms. Litmos is best suited to teams that want an LMS plus ready-made courses, while Skilljar is best suited to b2B SaaS companies launching a customer academy.

Do Litmos or Skilljar have a free plan?

Litmos: no free plan is listed. Skilljar: no free plan is listed. Checked October 2026.

How should I choose between Litmos and Skilljar?

Shortlist both, run a trial or proof of concept on a real use case, and compare total cost, ease of building content and how well each fits your existing tools.

Shortlisting Litmos and Skilljar?

Download the vendor scoring sheet and demo script to run consistent demos and score every vendor the same way.

Scoring sheet Demo script

Comparison generated from our directory data, checked against vendor websites in October 2026. Products and prices change; confirm details with each vendor. Compare other tools.

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